BT BAMBOO

PRODUCTS

Colour
Construction
Finish
Dimensions
Packing

PRODUCTS

Technical Specifications
Installation
Cleaning and Maintenance
Test Results
Supply and Production
Guarantee
Accessories

Colour

Light Sand

Natural blond colour

Carbonated Amber

Achieved by a carbonation process. This means that the colour is impregnated into the bamboo, so if the floor is refinished, it retains its original colour.

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• Tongued and Grooved and End Matched
• Square Edges to Unfinished boards - ready for sanding and coating on site
• Micro bevelled arris (0.4mm) to top edges of pre-finished boards
• The 3-layered, staggered design of the horizontal floorboards or the vertical floorboards provide support to prevent delamination. By providing a product that is finished on all sides cupping is less likely to occur. BT Bamboo is guaranteed for 10 years against delamination.

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• Satin or gloss aluminum oxide finish
• Also available unfinished for on site coating
• Super tough commercial coating now available for very high traffic areas

The BT Bamboo Aluminium Oxide finish has 7 layers of coating.
There is also a Super Tough Commercial coating that has a textured top coat.

Layer Construction
1. Hydro UV Barrier Coat
2. UV Duro Sealer
3. UV Duro Sealer
4. UV Sealer (standard)
5. UV Sealer (standard)
6. HPC Anti Scratch Top Coat
7. HPC Anti Scratch Top Coat

High Performance Coatings (HPC) are applied as multilayer systems by roller coating technology and cured by ultra violet (UV) energy. The coatings yield extreme hardness resulting in high mechanical resistance to scratch, impact and abrasion.

The coatings are water based and are free of halogenated hydrocarbons, heavy metals, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, formaldehyde and any harmful emission complying with international standards.

The BT Bamboo coatings used fulfil the following characteristics:

• Comply with the EN71 Quality Standard
• There is no migration of hazardous elements
• There is no harm from direct skin or oral contact with coated surfaces
• The coatings are based on waterborne polyurethane dispersions or acrylated polymers
• The coatings are vinyl-free
• The coatings do not produce obnoxious gases when burned or decomposed

Quality Check
Stain Resistance
Cross Hatch and removal
Impact Resistance
Scratch Resistance
Abrasion Resistance

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Standard
EN 438 - 2.15
EN ISO 2409
EN 438 - 2.11
EN 438 - 2.14
EN 438 - 2.6

Classification
5
0
5
2.5
550

• Narrow board 90mm (W) x 15mm (T) x 900mm (L)
• Wide Board 152mm (W) x 15mm (T) x 1830mm (L)

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• Standard board 24 pieces/carton, 1.944 m2
• Wide board 7 pieces/carton 1.947m2
• Accessories by piece

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Hardness

Bamboo is rated at 6.8 - 8.6kN in the Janka hardness test, harder than many other hardwoods:-

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AS/NZS Test Ref./Equiv.

AS/NZS 1530.3:1999:
ISO 9239 CSIRO Fire Tests FNE 8182, FNR 8745

Test Description

Ignition Time (min)

Rating/Result

mean 4.6
std error 0.1

Corresponding Indices for Regulatory purposes

Ignitability Index: 15

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ASTM Test Ref./Equiv.

ASTM D4060-90

Test Description

Falling Sand Abrasion (Method of measuring organic coatings
abrasion resistance)

Rating/Result

Wear Index: 0.009
4,250 cycles were required to remove coating.

Notes/Codes Cited

Recommended for all residential and light commercial applications including high traffic areas.

Slip Resistance:
AS/NZS 4586:2004 CSIRO Tests SY1275
Satin COF ≥ .45 Class ZF
Gloss COF ≥ .5 Class ZF
Commercial coating COF ≥.45  Class YF Commercial coating Oil Wet Ramp test Class  R10

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Description

Specific Gravity

Moisture Content

Static Bending Strength (kgf/sq. cm)

Static Bending Strength (kgf/sq. cm)

Impact Absorption Energy

Shearing Strength

Hardness in Longitudinal

Standard

Wa/Va

%

Modulus of Rupture

Modulus of Elasticity

kgf/sq. cm

kgf/sq. cm

kgf/sq. mm

Result

0.81

10.5

1247

124820

1012

136

5.32

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BT Bamboo suits installation on:-

• existing timber floors
• concrete floors
• plywood
• particle board

The precision manufacturing of BT Bamboo ensures that it is easy to install by either using the direct stick or secret nailing to existing subfloors.

BT Bamboo standard boards (900mm x 90mm x 15mm) are not designed to be installed as a floating floor. The wide boards (1830mm x 152mm x 15mm) may be floated on a foam underlay.

BT Bamboo is designed for internal use only and should be installed in accordance with the installation instructions and maintained in accordance with the cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Download BT Bamboo installation instructions

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Caring for BT Bamboo flooring is the same as for any timber flooring.  BT Bamboo flooring is a naturally tough and hardwearing floor.  It is finished with seven coats of high quality water based aluminium oxide and will, if cared for properly, give your establishment many years of service.

Prevention

• Prevent dirt, grit and sand from getting inside your building as much as possible by using dirt-trapping walk-off mats at all entrances.  These mats should be cleaned regularly.
• Avoid walking on floor with stiletto shoes. Keep high heels in good repair – worn heels with exposed metal will dent any floor surface, even concrete!
• Keep pet claw’s trimmed to avoid excessive scratching.
• Be careful when moving heavy furniture or appliances. Lift them or slide them slowly over the floor on a clean piece of upturned carpeting or thick felt.
• Use floor protector pads on the feet of all furniture.
• Do not use rugs with rubber or vinyl backing or coir mats in high traffic areas. 

General Care
Use electrostatic mop or vacuum with a brush head daily for best results.  Remove wet spills, grease and food marks promptly using a cloth wet with water.  As with all types of flooring, prolonged exposure to water will result in cupping and swelling of the boards.  Watch for leaky taps under benches and inside cupboards!

Sweeping
Sweep daily with a soft and dry electrostatic sweep mop.  Do not use oil impregnated mops – these spread a thin film which could cause slipping.  Loose grit can damage a bamboo floor very quickly when trodden into the surface.
 
Mopping
We recommend you mop your floor weekly (and more frequently if necessary), using a commercial, non ammonia, neutral PH cleaner, such as Peerless Versadet or Citrus Resources Orange Squirt or Bona Floor Cleaner, that will remove dirt and grime but not damage or bleach the boards. Use as little water as possible. Follow the instructions as directed by the manufacturer.  

Refinishing/Recoating
Proper care and maintenance will extend the life of your floor before needing to recoat.  Recoating should happen when traffic patterns have appeared in your finish. If the floor is really worn or damaged re-sanding and coating may be necessary.  Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for recoating systems and it recoating should be done by a professional. 

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Bamboo Supply

BT Bamboo is made from only fully matured Chinese Mao Bamboo. Carefully selected, bamboo poles are harvested from the bamboo seas in the provinces of Hunan, Jiangxia and Fujian from forests under control of the Chinese Department of Forestry.

Bamboo Production

Click here for our Production Slideshow. BT Bamboo is a floorboard manufactured from mature stems of plantation grown bamboo, approximately 3-4 years old. The bamboo logs are cut to length and then strips of approx. 30mm are cut from the edge of the log. The strips are machined to a flat piece, treated against fungal attack and insect infestation and then kiln dried. The dry strips are now about 23-24mm wide x 6mm thick. These are either glued side by side or laminated into 3 layers to produce horizontal style or glued face to face, or on edge, to produce vertical style. BT Bamboo is manufactured to ISO 9002 specification.

The laminated blanks are machined by high speed precision moulders to a floorboard pattern of tongue and groove and then end matched to 90mm or 152mm wide x 15mm thick x 900mm or 1830mm long, with a machining tolerance of + or - .5mm. Each piece is inspected for colour, tone and fitting of the tongue and groove and general quality. Only the boards that measure up to select grade standards are allowed for export. BT Bamboo is then passed through the coating line where it is sanded, primer sealed on all edges and then sanded lightly again before the final two coats of aluminium oxide ceramic are applied. BT Bamboo can be supplied with primer sealer only for site sanding and coating in any desired timber finish.

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Eco Flooring Systems Pty Limited guarantees BT Bamboo flooring against manufacturing defects at time of purchase and guarantees the structural integrity for a period of 10 years. This guarantee applies to the repair or replacement of BT Bamboo proven defective through faulty materials or manufacture.

This guarantee is provided on the basis that:

• BT Bamboo boards with obvious defects at the time of installation are not installed.  Eco Flooring Systems will not be responsible for any costs related to the installation of defective, damaged product

• BT Bamboo boards are laid in accordance with the BT Bamboo Installation Instructions.

• The floor is laid internally and is not subject to excessive moisture.

Download Eco Flooring Systems Guarantee

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ACCESSORIES

Eco Flooring Systems offers a wide range of standard flooring accessories and custom capabilities to ensure that your project is a success. If you are concerned about your accessory matching your flooring or you have a unique need, give us a call and see how we can help.

Stair Treads
Bamboo stair treads and accessories make any project look more complete and elegant. Should your project require stair treads or other stair accessories, Eco Flooring Systems can help. If our standard treads do not meet your requirements; design your own.

Accessories include:

• Stair nose
• Reducer
• T mould
• Skirting
• Quad
• Scotia
• Fillet mould

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